MILANO PIZZERIA INC
1896 THOMASVILLE RD, Tallahassee FL 32303
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
JUN 25
OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 06-01-23.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Marinara stored in walk-in not cooled in time. Temped 46f, made from previous day. See Stop Sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Marinara stored in walk-in not cooled in time. Temped 46f, made from previous day.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sauce from large pot, bowl stored in pot.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- Marinara 67F ( 1:00-5:00 ). Operator decided to discard marinara sauce and will hold it cold in the future.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under tea dispenser nozzles at wait station. Manager removed cloth from tea area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager had employee remove tongs from oven..
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured during inspection.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ceiling tile missing. 1 ceiling tile missing above dishwashing machine. Manager fixed during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door. Manager removed during inspection.
Nov 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Aug 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Manager corrected to chlorine 50ppm during inspection.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed food service license expired 06-01-24.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs 132F and marinara 112F in steam table at cook line. Employee reheated food items and corrected to meatballs 140F and marinara 145F during inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cold water handle inoperable at hand wash sink at dish area.
Observed accumulation of debris surrounding soda nozzles at soda machine.
Water leaking from dish machine pipe while operating.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 06-01-23.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine ice chute with mold-like substance.
Establishment advertised no MSG used in the food, but a large quantity of MSG was present in establishment. Menu indicates that there is no MSG. Observed large bag labeled Monosodium Glutamate next to three compartment sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three knifes stored between prep counter and wall.
Stored food not covered. Observed pan of rice noodles and peeled onions uncovered in walk in cooler.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.